Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Drew Barrymore | ... | Self | |
John August | ... | Self | |
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Stephanie Bedell Quartararo | ... | Self (as Stephanie Bedell) |
Allison Burnett | ... | Self | |
Bill D'Elia | ... | Self | |
Kerry David | ... | Self | |
Sonya Dakar | ... | Self | |
George DelHoyo | ... | Self - Voice Trailer Guy | |
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Dylan | ... | Self - Limo Driver |
Corey Feldman | ... | Self | |
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Ross Forooghi | ... | Self |
Jon Gunn | ... | Self | |
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Lisa Furst | ... | Self (as Lisa Gunn) |
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Lauren Hays | ... | Self |
Brian Herzlinger | ... | Self |
"If you don't take risks, you'll have a wasted soul." - Drew Barrymore. Ever since the second grade when he first saw her in E.T. The Extraterrestrial, Brian Herzlinger has had a crush on Drew Barrymore. Now, 20 years later he's decided to try to fulfill his lifelong dream by asking her for a date. There's one small problem: She's Drew Barrymore and he's, well, Brian Herzlinger, a broke 27-year-old aspiring filmmaker from New Jersey. But that doesn't stop Brian and his film school pals from doing everything they can think of to convince Barrymore to go out with him - and documenting their quest along the way. Equipped with a video camera they have to return to Circuit City in 30 days and the $1,100 Brian won on a game show (where the winning answer was, prophetically, "Drew Barrymore"), they've got one month to accomplish their mission. To succeed, they'll need to negotiate an army of publicists, agents, producers and assistants who surround the star so Brian can pop the question. My ... Written by Andrew Hindes
Brian Herzlinger's quest for a date with childhood crush Drew Barrymore is, appropriately enough, a great date movie. It's funny, inspiring and very sweet. The fact that this was shot on a miniscule budget is part of its charm, but it doesn't play as cheaply made. In fact, it's more polished and fast-paced than many other modern documentaries. And Herzlinger is a winning presence. He knows how outrageous his mission is, but he attacks it with an admirable can-do zeal. This movie will have special resonance with movie geeks, especially those who grew up around the same time as Herzlinger. But dreamers from all walks of life are certain to enjoy it. You'll understand why it's won audience-favorite awards at film festivals. Highly recommended.